Operation Trashi-I: Counter-Terror Drive in Kishtwar
Why in the news
Security forces stepped up an ongoing operation in the forested terrain of Kishtwar. By January 2026 it had gone on for four days.
Key facts
- Operation: Trashi-I.
- Place: Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir.
- Terrain: dense forest belts of the Chatroo region.
- Duration: fourth day as of January 2026.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Counter-terrorism and area-domination |
| Aims | Track, neutralise and dismantle terrorist groups |
| Area | Chatroo region, Kishtwar |
About the operation
It is a sustained, multi-day effort meant to find terror groups, neutralise them and break up their set-up in thick forest.
Exam angle
- Operation name: Trashi-I.
- District: Kishtwar; region: Chatroo.
- Nature: counter-terrorism plus area domination.